la
feminine
/na.tyʁ/
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Translation
nature
Word origin
From Latin natura ('birth, character, the natural order'), from natus, the past participle of nasci ('to be born'). The same root gives English nature, native and innate.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- natura
- English cognates
- nature, native, innate
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralnatures
Examples
promener .
We like walking in nature on Sundays.
generations futures.
We must protect nature for future generations.
aux .
She has a gentle nature, open to others.
détend chargée.
Walking in the open countryside relaxes me after a busy week.
.
Her gentle nature leads people to trust her.
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